Uber-fashionable Aldgate is strewn with funky bars and established pubs for the discerning East Londoner and our list of recommended Aldgate bars is, as always, a useful companion. Find some of the most rewarding Aldgate bars through View London and sample the thriving East London vibe.
93 Feet EastNew to Aldgate? 93 Feet East is one of the most popular live music venues in the area, located as it is on Brick Lane, featuring both new and established acts, as well as signature club nights and Sunday all-day events.
AbbeyServing quality food and an impressive range of drinks and cocktails, Abbey is the perfect venue for client lunches or just simply relaxing.
The ChamberlainThis is a traditional pub in Aldgate with hotel rooms above should you find yourself stranded.
130-135 Minories,
The City,
London,
EC3N 1NU
DepartureDeparture is growing in popularity in Aldgate thanks to its 24 hour licence. So if you can't get a room at The Chamberlain, just carry on drinking here.
Hoop and GrapesThis is a pub famous not only in Aldgate but throughout London as it is one of the few buildings to survive the Great Fire of London in 1666. You can almost taste the history in the real ale.
Number 49Located near the historic Hoop and Grapes is the charming Number 49 providing a range of hearty dishes for the sophisticated East Londoner with a serious appetite.
48 Aldgate High Street,
The City,
London,
EC3N 1AL
The Old Tea WarehouseStunning pub fare can be sampled here and at very reasonable prices - certainly a desirable pub spot in Aldgate if you happen to be exploring.
4/8 Creechurch Lane,
London,
EC3A 5AY
Vibe BarA legendary Aldgate bar with plenty of character, eccentric DJs and a cobblestone courtyard which turns into a den of boulders with every new drink.
The Old Truman Brewery,
91-95 Brick Lane,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6QL
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